2.13 ABQ
Skyler and Walt collide in the season finale as her frustration with his secrecy finally comes to a head. Jesse self-destructs after a personal blow, forcing Walt to come to his aid. The grief of Jane’s dad, Donald, leads to tragedy.
Skyler and Walt collide in the season finale as her frustration with his secrecy finally comes to a head. Jesse self-destructs after a personal blow, forcing Walt to come to his aid. The grief of Jane’s dad, Donald, leads to tragedy.
The Whites welcome a new addition. Jesse’s addiction begins to get out of control. Jane and Jesse’s relationship causes friction with both Walt and Donald. They consider starting a new life together until their plans unravel.
When unforeseen circumstances cause Walt and Jesse to lose some dealers, Saul suggests they add a new business partner. At work, Skylar confronts Ted about the unnerving information she had uncovered. Jane learns what Jesse does for a living when he opens up to her, which ends in disastrous results.
Despite the good news about his condition, Walt is feeling out of sorts and is generally unhappy, verging on anger. Skyler decides to throw a party to celebrate the news and thank all of their friends for their support, but Walt gets drunk and then into an argument with Hank that puts a damper on things. He’s embarrassed about his behavior and tries to make amends all around but it’s proving to be a challenge. He tries to channel his energies but eventually realizes what the problem is. Walt also tells Jesse the good news and tells him that he if finished with their little enterprise. Jesse’s relationship with Jane continues to grow but he’s taken aback when her father drops in to see her and she doesn’t introduce him as her boyfriend. The ensuing confrontation clarifies their relationship.
Walt is convinced that his medical condition is deteriorating. He continues to have coughing fits and is now coughing up blood. After his attorney and new business partner crunches the numbers, he realizes that there isn’t much money left for his family. He and Jesse set off for the desert for a marathon cooking session over an extended weekend. Jesse just continues to put his foot in it, this time by leaving the keys in the ignition and inadvertently draining the battery. They find themselves in the middle of the desert, cold and without much water. Walt’s knowledge of chemistry again saves the day.
Walt and Jesse have yet another problem to deal with when one of their dealers, Jesse’s friend Badger, is arrested by the Albuquerque police. They end up hiring a shady lawyer, Saul Goodman, who has a unique way of ensuring that Badger gets off with a light sentence without having to give away Jesse or Walt’s identity. As Walt learns however, it may come at a very high price. Walt’s brother-in-law Hank, the DEA Agent, is suffering from post-traumatic stress following the shooting in Juarez. He puts on a brave face but is having trouble just getting out of bed in the morning. Walt has some suggestions for him.
Walt’s been having trouble getting in touch with Jesse who’s been avoiding him since his encounter with Spooge. He’s also not providing product to his dealers so Walt arranges to deliver it. He learns that Jesse’s reputation as a killer has spread and they’re having no problem at all collecting payment. Walt decides the time has come to expand their territory and put Jesse’s new reputation to good use. Skyler decides to get a job and goes back to her old employer. Hank starts his new job on the task force. He’s told his wife Marie it’s just a desk job but he’s on the front lines and very soon learns just how dangerous it can be.
Skinny Pete has been ripped off by a drug addicted couple and Walt has made it plain to Jesse that unless he does something about it, word will get around pretty quick that they are an easy mark. Jesse isn’t a very effective informer however and is quickly in over his head. Walt goes back to work but not all is going smoothly. Walt’s story starts to unravel when Skyler gets a call from Gretchen Schwartz and she thanks her for paying for Walt’s treatment. Gretchen doesn’t give him away but his bitterness at their past relationship - personal and business - comes out.
Walt continues his treatment and is starting to feel better but is concerned at the growing medical bills. Jesse begins to re-establish himself paying off his debts and getting a new place to live. He’s interested in the renter however, Jane Margolis who next door. Walt and Jesse soon rev up the RV and are cooking again. Jesse’s not keen on selling the stuff on the street and suggests he and Walt take over Tuco’s role as a distributor. Hank and the DEA have come across the name Heisenberg and aren’t sure if he’s real or just an urban legend. Hank is promoted and soon appointed to a tri-State drug task force. He may have health issues of his own however.
Walt and Jesse appear to be in the clear but Jesse has no money and Walt can’t leave the room without Skyler wondering where he is. Jesse’s parents are still fed up with him and his drug use so they order him out of the house - it turns out they own it, not Jesse. He finds himself not only without a place to stay but with few friends who will put him up for the night. He ends up tracking down his RV and spends the night. Walt’s overly correct behavior sets Skyler of on a binge of not telling him anything about what she’s up to or who she’s seeing. She’s fed up with Walt’s behavior and wants to know what is really going on.